Helen Antoniuk

Helen Sophie Antoniuk passed away at Estevan at the age of 73. Helen or Ellen as many of you know her by, was born to Albert and Helen Hitchen in September 1933 at the Briquette Plant. Survived by her husband Mike Antoniuk (Bienfait), son Steven Antoniuk (Regina, Sask.), daughter Michele Kraus and son-in-law David, grandchildren Kelly and Brian (Pincher Creek, Alta.), brothers Bob Hitchen (Winnipeg, Man.) and Charles Hitchen (Cochrane, Alta.) as well as numerous nieces, nephew and cousins. Predeceased by her parents Albert and Helen, her sister Shirley Shpyth, and her daughter Mary-Ellen.

She took her education at Western Dominion and at Bienfait. In 1955 she graduated from the Regina General Hospital School of Nursing. She worked at the Bienfait Hospital, Lampman Hospital, and St. JosephÕs Hospital in Estevan. In 1956 she married Mike Antoniuk. They had three children, Michele, Mary-Ellen and Steven. She was active in community affairs, serving at one time on the Bienfait school board, town council, the Bienfait United Church Board, active with the United Church Women, the Bienfait Library Board, and the Estevan Home Care board. Helen loved to bake and to make perogies and cabbage rolls for her family. Her family meant a lot to her. She liked to read a good book and to look for new recipes in magazines. Helen also enjoyed dancing, knitting and travelling. Friends were always welcome for coffee and a meal. In HelenÕs latter years, ill health caused her to reside at the Long Term Care in the St. JosephÕs Hospital. We would like to thank our dad for his dedication, love, care and concern for HelenÕs well being.

Memorial service was held at 1 p.m. Tuesday, July 17 from OrstedÕs Funeral Home. Interment at Bienfait Cemetery with Reverend Barnabas officiating.

If friends so desire, donations may be made to the Bienfait Public Library or the charity of your choice.